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May 14, 2024 · Mahavira was the last of the 24 Tirthankaras (“Ford-makers,” i.e., saviours who promulgated Jainism), and the reformer of the Jain monastic community. According to the traditions of the two main Jain sects, the Shvetambara (“White-robed”) and the Digambara (“Sky-clad,” i.e., naked), Mahavira became.
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According to Moriz Winternitz, Mahavira may be considered a reformer of an existing Jain sect known as Niganthas (fetter-less) which was mentioned in early Buddhist texts. The Barli Inscription dating back to 443 BCE contains the line Viraya Bhagavate chaturasiti vase , which can be interpreted as "dedicated to Lord Vira in his 84th year".
Spouse: Yashoda. Children: Priyadarshana (daughter) Titles: Mahavira, Trirthankar, Jina. Age of Attaining Kevala Jnana: 42 years. Ideology: Jainism. Death: 527 B.C. Age of attaining Moksha: 72 years. Image Credit: Lord Mahavira was the twenty-fourth and last Jain Tirthankara according to the Jain philosophy.
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Sep 10, 2009 · Mahavira is only this world's most recent tirthankara (and will be the last one in this age). It may be more useful to think of him as a reformer and populariser of an ancient way of life rather ...
Apr 21, 2024 · Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was a pivotal figure in the development of Jainism, one of the oldest religions in the world. He is revered as the twenty-fourth Tirthankara, or spiritual teacher, in Jain tradition. Mahavira’s teachings emphasize principles such as non-violence (ahimsa), truthfulness (satya), non-possessiveness (aparigraha ...
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Mahavira , orig. Vardhamana, (born traditionally c. 599, Kshatriyakundagrama, India—died traditionally 527 bce, Pavapuri), Indian reformer of the Jain monastic community, last of the 24 Tirthankaras, or saints, who founded Jainism. Born into the warrior caste, he renounced the world at age 30 for a life of extreme asceticism.
Jainism existed before Mahavir, and his teachings were based on those of his predecessors. Thus, unlike Buddha, Mahavir was more of a reformer and propagator of an existing religious order than the founder of a new faith. He followed the well established creed of his predecessor Tirthankara Parshvanath.
